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Cricket’s Rare 299 Club: When Batsmen Fall Just Short of a Triple Century

Explore the rare instances in cricket when players were dismissed for 299, narrowly missing the milestone of a triple century in first-class and international cricket. ...

By Cricketnmore Editorial

1 month ago
Romario Shepherd Hat-Trick To Samra Ton: 5 Top T20 World Cup Performances So Far

Cricket's T20 World Cup moves into the Super Eights stage on Saturday after two weeks of intense action in the 20-team tournament in India and Sri Lanka. AFP Sport selects ...

By AFP News

1 month ago
Italy’s Cricket Revolution: From AC Milan’s Roots to a Historic T20 World Cup Debut

On 9 February 2026, Italy will make its maiden ICC Men’s T20 World Cup appearance. From AC Milan’s cricket origins to stunning wins over Scotland and Ireland, this is how ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 month ago

The Hundred That Announced the Arrival of Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev’s unbeaten 126 against West Indies in Delhi in 1979 was the innings that established him as a genuine all-rounder and announced his arrival in Test cricket. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 month ago
From Zimbabwe to Bangladesh: How ‘Lucky Scotland’ Keeps Entering T20 World Cups

Scotland replaces Bangladesh in the ICC 2026 T20 World Cup, continuing a unique pattern where the “lucky team” steps in whenever a scheduled team withdraws, as seen previously in 2009. ...

By Cricketnmore Editorial

2 months ago
When Sunil Gavaskar Took on the BCCI: The NCA Power Struggle That Shook Indian Cricket

Twenty-five years ago, Sunil Gavaskar challenged BCCI authority over the functioning of the National Cricket Academy, leading to resignations, public fallout, and a rare moment of open dissent in Indian ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 months ago
Vande Mataram’s Forgotten Cricket Connection

On the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, this piece explores its surprising origin in a 19th-century cricket-field incident involving Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and its lasting link with Indian cricket celebrations. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 months ago
A Record Missing for Nearly 200 Years, Now Finally Erased

Pakistan Television (PTV) created history by successfully defending just 40 runs against Sui Northern in the President’s Trophy Grade-I, breaking a 232-year-old first-class cricket record previously held since 1794. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 months ago
Akshaye Khanna & The Voice of Indian Cricket: A Family Secret

Bollywood star Akshaye Khanna, son of Vinod Khanna, has a fascinating hidden cricket legacy. He is the grandson of legendary radio commentator AFS Talyarkhan, India’s ‘voice of cricket,’ known for ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 months ago
Alyssa Healy Retires as the Cricketer With a One-of-a-Kind Guinness Record

Alyssa Healy, one of cricket’s greatest, announces retirement after an illustrious career filled with World Cups, records, and honours. She remains unmatched for her one-of-a-kind Guinness World Record catch, a ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 months ago
150 Years of Bombay Gymkhana: The Venue of India’s First Home Test Match

Bombay Gymkhana marks 150 years of sporting heritage. The historic ground hosted India’s first Test match on Indian soil in 1933, a landmark moment in Indian cricket history. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 months ago
A Bizarre Scorecard Entry: One Body Part Dismissed Another

Explore a rare cricketing oddity where one “body part” dismissed another in Test matches, featuring Travis Head, Josh Tongue, and other anatomical names. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 months ago
From Delhi Capitals to UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning Gets Another Shot at WPL Glory

Meg Lanning joins UP Warriorz as captain ahead of WPL 2026, aiming to lead the team to their first title after three runner-up finishes with Delhi Capitals. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 months ago
From Tokyo to WPL Stardom: Nat Sciver-Brunt Becomes Mumbai Indians’ Top Retention

Born in Tokyo and now a global cricket superstar, Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named Mumbai Indians’ No.1 retention for WPL 2026, ahead of captain Harmanpreet Kaur, after her record-breaking performances. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 months ago
Cricket, Javelin, Olympics: Sunette Viljoen’s Remarkable Sporting Journey

WPL 2026 misses out on Olympic medalist and former cricketer Sunette Viljoen, whose remarkable career spans cricket, javelin, and international medals, highlighting her versatility and sporting achievements. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 months ago